Fisher helped implement the reforms that rebuilt the Los Angeles Police Department after the Rodney G. King scandal and the 1992 riots.

Worden performed the first deep-space spacewalk — nearly 200,000 miles from Earth

His fight to enroll his son in a largely white school sparked the use of busing as a means of desegregation

The Mexican immigrant, who arrived in the 1950s, was 'possibly one of the best organizers that I have ever known, male or female,' an activist noted.

No matter how hard I tried, plastic kept sneaking its way back into my life.

The coronavirus claimed another victim Friday, when the Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants canceled its popular two-day garden tours of 42 landscapes heavy on native plants and water-wise enhancements.

Art, kids and wildlife bring harmony to a Long Beach garden. Plus 10 tips on what to do in the garden while quarantined.

You'll have to declare brutal warfare on the ants in your yard while embracing a tiny parasitoid wasp that eats its living prey from the inside out.

Hydroxychloroquine, the drug President Trump hailed as a coronavirus killer, had no beneficial effect for COVID-19 patients in two controlled trials.

Asian giant hornets in Pacific Northwest are unlikely to attack humans

President Trump and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin say elite private schools with significant endowments shouldn't get Paycheck Protection Program loans.

The 'en banc' D.C. Circuit Court will determine whether a congressional subpoena can be enforced by the courts.

The director of a scrap tyre yard has been handed a suspended prison sentence for a series of fire safety offences after an emergency fire door was nailed shut in a building where workers were living

Marc Ching, a prominent Southern California animal rights advocate, has agreed to stop pitching an herbal supplement as a remedy for COVID-19.

Problems from the surge of jobless claims reflect years of cutbacks and greater restrictions on eligibility.

Mitch McConnell has promised that the next coronavirus bill would protect business owners from lawsuits related to COVID-19.

Using chopsticks to stir melted butter and eggs results in a delicious hot breakfast.

This buttery, silky scrambled egg recipe comes together in five minutes and uses chopsticks to make cooking easy.

"Apropos of Nothing" is a mixed bag of rich memories, harsh defenses and tone-deaf reveries.

Recipe: Writer turns to Fanny Singer's "Always Home" for comfort chicken during family's Seder.

Gov. Gavin Newsom's daily coronavirus news conferences may drag on, but he's hitting all the right notes with the public.

The Los Angeles County district attorney says work was already underway on reducing L.A.'s jail population before a zero-bail order was issued.

The author of the Americans With Disabilities Act warns that coronavirus treatment that takes disability and age into account is immoral and illegal.

A make-believe trip is good for the soul, says Helen Coffey

Dubai-based airline's policies now more generous than most carriers

Britain's biggest travel firm insists that customers accept a refund credit note and then phone to get their money back

Passengers are struggling to claim money back during the global pandemic

'14-day refund rule is impossible for the majority of companies to stick to,' said the travel association's chief executive, Mark Tanzer

Holiday companies are desperate to persuade travellers whose holidays have been cancelled to accept a 'Refund Credit Note'. Should you? These are the key questions and answers

'I really am disgusted with the way Ryanair has been treating its customers over refunds,' said passenger Steve Ashton

Airport chief told MPs earlier this week that expansion might not be back on the agenda for a decade

Comic-Con International announced Friday that SDCC 2020 has been canceled over coronavirus concerns, but the pop culture convention will return next year.

Amber Havard and Rob Morgan co-star in "Bull," a drama about a troubled teen in a poor Houston neighborhood who comes under the tutelage of her neighbor.

The Netflix documentary "A Secret Love" recounts the 72-year relationship between Pat Henschel and Terry Donahue, who had to hide their true selves from the world.

Taylor Swift was billed as the first woman to perform the opening concert at an NFL stadium, but July dates at SoFi are canceled because of the COVID-19 crisis

On Saturday, Global Citizen will present the all-star concert "One World: Together at Home," to air on CBS, NBC and ABC. It has already raised $40 million for the WHO.

L.A. punk band X tapped famed "word painter" Wayne White to create the striking cover art for its new album, "Alphabetland."

Playing weddings was a safe, steady gig for musicians. Until coronavirus. Now wedding bands, DJs and planners wonder when their next gig might come.

Christine Baranski explains how she came to sing "The Ladies Who Lunch" with Meryl Streep and Audra McDonald for Stephen Sondheim's virtual birthday.

Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen have enjoyed some interesting battles over the years.

THE iconic gown Princess Diana wore to a state banquet at the White House in 1985 is currently being held in quarantine.

19% of the world’s reptiles are estimated to be threatened with extinction according to a study by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Zoological Society of London. Reptiles include snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles and tortoises. But some species are at more risk than others. For example, freshwater turtles alone are at a 50% risk of extinction. Reasons vary, but include the usual suspects such as climate change and loss of habitat.

A recent study also estimated that some 100 million sharks are being killed each year — an unsustainable rate, given how long some species take to mature and reproduce. Much of the demand is driven by Chinese rising affluence and demand for shark fin soup in the mistaken belief it has various health benefits.

This small update to the biodiversity loss page has further details.

Read full article: Loss of Biodiversity and Extinctions

JOHN LENNON revealed his least favourite Beatles song was one he "knocked off" from Elvis Presley.

The British Open has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

EXCLUSIVE: Justin Rose opens up on applauding the NHS from afar, supporting online fundraising efforts with fellow celebrities and why the Ryder Cup should not take place behind closed doors.

PARTICK THISTLE were left baffled after a goal was disallowed despite hitting the net during their clash with Greenock Morton.

League Manager Association boss Richard Bevan admits the Premier League could be cancelled.

THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY has seen major losses in profit due to the coronavirus pandemic, with many companies seeing job losses and uncertain futures. But this is how the airline industry may recover after the pandemic.

Rafael Nadal expressed his worry this week that there may not be any more tennis in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

JOHN LENNON revealed his least favourite Beatles song was one he "knocked off" from Elvis Presley.